Somerset Elementary Academy serves 41 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerset Elementary Academy's student population of 41 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
41 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Somerset Elementary Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
51%
34%

Black
34%
15%

White
12%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Somerset Elementary Academy often compared to?
Somerset Elementary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Prospect Elementary School, Liberty Corner School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Somerset Elementary Academy?
41 students attend Somerset Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Somerset Elementary Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary Academy?
Somerset Elementary Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary Academy offer ?
Somerset Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Elementary Academy part of?
Somerset Elementary Academy is part of Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr School District.
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